Apple Oat Mini Biscuits

Ingredients

• 1 cupRolled oatsPlain and unsweetened; grind about half to a coarse flour so the dough holds together.
• 1/2 small apple, grated (about 1/3 cup)AppleCore and all seeds removed first - apple seeds contain a cyanide-releasing compound. Peel is fine if washed.
• 2-3 tablespoonsWaterAdd a little at a time, only enough to bring the dough together.

Steps

1. Preheat the oven to 350 F (175 C) and line a baking sheet with parchment.
2. Quarter the apple and cut out the core and every seed, then grate the flesh. Do not use the core, stem, or seeds.
3. Mix the oats and grated apple, adding water a spoonful at a time until you have a stiff, non-sticky dough.
4. Roll the dough thin (about 1/8 inch) and cut into dime-sized rounds or small squares - Yorkie-sized, not cookie-sized.
5. Bake 18-22 minutes until dry and firm at the edges.
6. Cool completely on the tray so they crisp up and can't burn a small mouth.

Storage

Store in an airtight container at room temperature for up to 5 days, in the fridge for up to 2 weeks, or freeze for up to 2 months. Because they contain fresh fruit and no preservative, discard at the first sign of softening or mold.

Portion guidance

One or two mini biscuits a day is a fair treat for a 2-7 lb Yorkie - a 4 lb dog eats only around 150-200 kcal a day, so the whole batch is far more than a week's treat allowance for one small dog. Break a biscuit in half for the smallest dogs, and count them toward the ~10% daily treat budget.